A piercing screech echoed through the heavens and earth!
Duanmu Longque's body erupted in deep green flames,completely engulfing the previous crimson fire.
Simultaneously,the entire martial arena transformed into a sea of green flames!
Duanmu Longque stood above the sea of fire,with a massive fire serpent gradually appearing behind him.The serpent was lifelike,especially its eyes,which sparkled with a hint of intelligence,resembling a living creature.
Its presence caused the temperature of the entire martial arena to continually rise.Without the protective formation,most of the spectators in the stands would have been unable to withstand it,burning to death on the spot!
Heaven and Earth Strange Fire!
Han Luoyu's words shocked everyone.
This thing was a legendary existence!
Extremely rare,it was the divine fire in the hearts of all alchemists!
No one expected to witness it firsthand today!
"My heavens,Duanmu Longque actually possesses the Heaven and Earth Strange Fire!"
"How did he do it?Isn't it said that the Strange Fire is incredibly ferocious,requiring at least a Transcendent level to have even a slight chance of mastering it?"
"Did you forget that Duanmu Longque has an innate fire body?He has a natural control over flames."
"But this is the Heaven and Earth Strange Fire,not those lesser flames.Even with an innate fire body,he shouldn't be able to control it at the Dao Creation Realm."
The spectators buzzed with discussions.The previously despondent disciples of Flame Sun Valley and Giant Spirit Sect were suddenly all smiles,while the disciples of Tai Xuan Sect were worried,their smiles gone.
"How is this possible!"
On the high platform,many of the genius disciples'faces changed dramatically,their eyes filled with disbelief.
They shared the same thought:"It's actually the Heaven and Earth Strange Fire!That guy was holding back when he fought me earlier!"
Mo Xiaoyu lowered her hands,looking at the flames in the sky with a reluctant expression on her cute face."So this is Flame Sun Valley's trump card."
Meng Changqing,though a bit surprised,wasn't too shocked.The reactions of the two sect leaders earlier had hinted at something significant,though he hadn't expected it to be the Strange Fire.
"However,this Strange Fire doesn't seem right!"As a third-rank alchemist,Meng Changqing naturally saw the issue.
Every Heaven and Earth Strange Fire possessed complete spirituality,meaning it had intelligence.
But this green Strange Fire,although it had some spirituality,was quite lacking.
Moreover,its power didn't reach the level that Strange Fire should have.
"Remnant Fire?"Meng Changqing's eyebrows raised slightly.
This explanation made sense.If it weren't remnant fire,even with an innate fire body,Duanmu Longque couldn't control it!
The power of Strange Fire required not only physical suppression but also a strong enough mental will.Without reaching Divine Attainment Realm,a warrior's spirit couldn't achieve that height.
"Hahaha,Chief Xi,didn't expect this,did you?"Duanmu Yang laughed,standing up,hoping to see a flustered expression on Xi Yingqing's face.
However…there was none.
It was just the same calm expression as always,making Duanmu Yang feel as if his punch landed on cotton,with no force.
The words he had prepared for so long seemed stuck,unable to be said.
Not only Xi Yingqing,but the other peak masters also remained calm,as if they had expected this.
"You knew all along?"Duanmu Yang asked incredulously.
"The sect has said so already:a foregone conclusion,"Xi Yingqing replied calmly.
"Hmph,knowing doesn't change the fact that Han Luoyu will still lose,"Duanmu Yang said coldly,sitting back down.
Although he didn't get the satisfaction from Xi Yingqing,his primary goal today was to stop Tai Xuan Sect's advancement.
As long as that was achieved,it was enough.
"This should be the Ten Thousand Serpents Devouring Heart Flame,ranked forty-ninth on the Strange Fire List,"Xi Yingqing suddenly said.
"Chief Xi has good eyes,"Yuan Cang from Wanxiang Pavilion said with a smile."I remember in a great battle long ago,this fire was forcibly shattered by a mighty force,falling from the Strange Fire List.I didn't expect someone to collect the remnants and reforge it,"Xi Yingqing said softly."But it is still just a remnant fire,lacking the true power of Strange Fire.Only then could an innate fire body in the Dao Creation Realm control it."
"Even as a remnant fire,it far surpasses ordinary beast fires or essence fires,enough to defeat your sect's Han Luoyu,"Duanmu Yang said coldly.
Hearing this,Xi Yingqing smiled slightly but said nothing more.
In the martial arena below,Duanmu Longque's aura had gradually overwhelmed Han Luoyu.The green fire serpent grew larger,standing nearly five hundred meters tall.The flames it spewed distorted the very air.
Duanmu Longque stood on the fire serpent's head,looking down at Han Luoyu,his once strongest opponent.
"Han Luoyu,what will you do now?"Duanmu Longque's lips curled into a smile.
"I didn't expect you to find a Strange Fire."Han Luoyu's face finally became extremely solemn.Indeed,he was no longer a match for Duanmu Longque.
Though this Strange Fire wasn't as powerful as the legends,it was still beyond his ability to counter.
"Am I going to disappoint my master and the sect?"Han Luoyu clenched his fists,his confidence gone,filled with unwillingness.
He was just one step away!If he could defeat Duanmu Longque,he would win his master's true recognition and help the sect advance.
"Just a little more!!!"Han Luoyu roared,his aura surging.
Even without a chance of victory,he would fight to the death!
"Extreme Dragon Overlord Art:Wind God Roar!!!"Han Luoyu leaped up,surrounded by fierce winds that turned into a giant shadow.
The shadow mimicked him,right fist aimed at Duanmu Longque.
"Han Luoyu,from now on,you will always live in my shadow!"Duanmu Longque roared,releasing his long-held negative emotions.
"Ten Thousand Fire Celestial Scroll:Flame Dragon Prison Palm!"The green serpent hissed,remnant fire power infused into Duanmu Longque's palms.
A massive green flame palm strike shot out.
The two attacks collided.The palm strike's invincible force shattered the giant shadow.A burning figure flew backwards,caught by a familiar force before falling,and floated up to the high platform.
"Senior Brother Han!"The surrounding genius disciples rushed over,their expressions complex.No one expected this outcome.
"Master…"Seeing Xi Yingqing,Han Luoyu gritted his teeth,guilt filling his heart."I have disappointed you!"
"It's alright.You did very well."Xi Yingqing waved his right hand,a strong life force entering Han Luoyu,quickly healing his injuries.
"Haha,Xi Yingqing,it seems Tai Xuan Sect's dream of advancement ends here!"Duanmu Yang laughed loudly,his voice triumphant and arrogant.